1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2001 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2001 Opel Speedster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Opel Speedster. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Speedster weights approximately 268 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Opel Speedster (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2001 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Speedster |
Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 52 L |